Minutes of the Pima County Medical Society (Pima County, Arizona): Meeting minutes; [1952-12-01-02]

A letter from Mrs. H.D. Cochran, chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the Women's Auxiliary was read by Dr. Manning. This letter formally requested permission of the Board of Directors of the Society to sponsor the radio health program entitled "The Best Is Yet To Be", and explained that verbal permission had been given by Dr. Kent before the program was launched. Dr. Kent stated that he remembered receiving a call from Mrs. Cochran relative to this program. The President directed that the Secretary should write the Auxiliary, saying that the Society thinks they are doing a fine job and that it is appreciated.

Request of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona that the Society select a chairman of a committee to solicit the group of doctors for their fund drive was read. Dr. Kent remarked that the Society, as such, had never supported this Foundation, and that if it were to be done for one group, it would have to be done for all. Dr. Beaton moved that a letter be written stating that it is felt that doctors as a group should not give to anything, but should be solicited as individuals as other people are, and respectfully requesting that the Society not be asked to appoint a chairman for collections. Motion seconded by Dr. Kent and carried.

Letter from Dr. Dermont Melick concerning section of the Minutes of the Profession Board meeting of the Arizona Medical Association on 10/18/52, discussion of "Arizona Pharmaceutical Association--Mutual Problems", was read by the Secretary. It was suggested that this be brought to the attention of the members of the Association through the component county societies. Dr. Beaton asked why this could not be mimeographed and sent out to the members of the Society. Dr. Cogswell remarked that it reemphasizes the problem of giving narcotic prescriptions over the telephone.Dr. Manning said that the pharmacists are trying to get together and keep within the law.It was the consensus of opinion of the Board of Directors that this material should be digested, or condensed, and read at the next regular meeting of the Society.

Letter from the American Blood Irradiation Society was read and is to be filed.

A letter from Dr. Stuart Sanger stating that he would be unable to serve as Vice-President and asking that his name be removed from the ballot was read by the Secretary. Dr. Cogswell stated that as the ballots have been mailed it is too late to remove Dr. Sanger's name, but that if he is elected he may then resign, and another election for this office held. Dr. Sanger is to be written that this will have to be taken up when the results of the election of officers are known.

Letter from Hughes Aircraft Company concerning "Take home" drugs which are added to the hospital bills of patients covered by the group insurance at the plant was read by the Secretary. The cooperation of the Society was requested in an attempt to control these charges.Dr. Farness wondered if the writer, Mr. Hill Holmberg, had canvassed the people who are in the insurance at Hughes.Dr. Beaton moved that a letter be written advising Mr. Holmberg that this will be brought to the attention of the members and the various hospitals. Motion seconded by Dr. Engle. Motion carried.Dr. Farness moved that both Hughes Aircraft Company and Grand Central Aircraft Company be written concerning the shortage of hospital facilities, explaining that they are overcrowded by admitting people for purely diagnostic work and requesting that they look into it and the possibilities of handling as an out-patient procedure. Motion seconded by Dr. Engle and carried. Carbon copy of the letter to Hughes is to be sent to Dr. Van Ravenswaay.

The request of Dr. James P. Ward for Association [ handwritten correction changing "Association" to "Associate" ] Membership, having been approved by the Board of Censors, was recommended by the Board of Directors to the Society, upon motion of Dr. Lewis, seconded by Dr. Farness, and carried.

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A letter from Mrs. H.D. Cochran, chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the Women's Auxiliary was read by Dr. Manning. This letter formally requested permission of the Board of Directors of the Society to sponsor the radio health program entitled "The Best Is Yet To Be", and explained that verbal permission had been given by Dr. Kent before the program was launched. Dr. Kent stated that he remembered receiving a call from Mrs. Cochran relative to this program. The President directed that the Secretary should write the Auxiliary, saying that the Society thinks they are doing a fine job and that it is appreciated.

Request of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona that the Society select a chairman of a committee to solicit the group of doctors for their fund drive was read. Dr. Kent remarked that the Society, as such, had never supported this Foundation, and that if it were to be done for one group, it would have to be done for all. Dr. Beaton moved that a letter be written stating that it is felt that doctors as a group should not give to anything, but should be solicited as individuals as other people are, and respectfully requesting that the Society not be asked to appoint a chairman for collections. Motion seconded by Dr. Kent and carried.

Letter from Dr. Dermont Melick concerning section of the Minutes of the Profession Board meeting of the Arizona Medical Association on 10/18/52, discussion of "Arizona Pharmaceutical Association--Mutual Problems", was read by the Secretary. It was suggested that this be brought to the attention of the members of the Association through the component county societies. Dr. Beaton asked why this could not be mimeographed and sent out to the members of the Society. Dr. Cogswell remarked that it reemphasizes the problem of giving narcotic prescriptions over the telephone.Dr. Manning said that the pharmacists are trying to get together and keep within the law.It was the consensus of opinion of the Board of Directors that this material should be digested, or condensed, and read at the next regular meeting of the Society.

Letter from the American Blood Irradiation Society was read and is to be filed.

A letter from Dr. Stuart Sanger stating that he would be unable to serve as Vice-President and asking that his name be removed from the ballot was read by the Secretary. Dr. Cogswell stated that as the ballots have been mailed it is too late to remove Dr. Sanger's name, but that if he is elected he may then resign, and another election for this office held. Dr. Sanger is to be written that this will have to be taken up when the results of the election of officers are known.

Letter from Hughes Aircraft Company concerning "Take home" drugs which are added to the hospital bills of patients covered by the group insurance at the plant was read by the Secretary. The cooperation of the Society was requested in an attempt to control these charges.Dr. Farness wondered if the writer, Mr. Hill Holmberg, had canvassed the people who are in the insurance at Hughes.Dr. Beaton moved that a letter be written advising Mr. Holmberg that this will be brought to the attention of the members and the various hospitals. Motion seconded by Dr. Engle. Motion carried.Dr. Farness moved that both Hughes Aircraft Company and Grand Central Aircraft Company be written concerning the shortage of hospital facilities, explaining that they are overcrowded by admitting people for purely diagnostic work and requesting that they look into it and the possibilities of handling as an out-patient procedure. Motion seconded by Dr. Engle and carried. Carbon copy of the letter to Hughes is to be sent to Dr. Van Ravenswaay.

The request of Dr. James P. Ward for Association [ handwritten correction changing "Association" to "Associate" ] Membership, having been approved by the Board of Censors, was recommended by the Board of Directors to the Society, upon motion of Dr. Lewis, seconded by Dr. Farness, and carried.